Family time is so important, but you don’t always need to go all out. Often, it’s the simple things that mean the most. Whether it’s taking a stroll with your loved ones or cosying up in front of the TV, there are plenty of great ways to enjoy time together as a family.
If you’ve ever struggled to find things to watch, you’ve come to the right place. The 90s offered a plethora of family-friendly movies you can enjoy with your little ones, whether you’re a mum, dad, or caregiver.
Stick around as this list covers films from The Lion King to Home Alone and The Jungle Book. You’re sure to enjoy them all.
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Toy Story (1995)
Toy Story follows the life of Andy and his toy collection. After a cowboy’s figurine named Andy gets frustrated that his owner has grown attracted to his new toy astronaut named Buzz Lightyear, he hatches a plan to eliminate him.
The Lion King (1994)
A classic Disney animated movie, The Lion King is about a young cub named Simba who must stand up to his ruthless uncle, ultimately learning to embrace his destiny as the rightful heir to the throne.
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Beauty and the Beast is an enchanting tale of sacrifice and love. Belle sees the true kindness and strength within the Beast, who has been cursed to a life of isolation.
Aladdin (1992)
Aladdin is another one of the great movies you can watch with your little ones. As the story goes, it follows a common thief named Aladdin who falls in love with Princess Jasmine despite his circumstances.
Mulan (1998)
Set in China, Mulan disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in the army and fight against the invading Huns.
Hercules (1997)
The movie follows the journey of Hercules, the son of Zeus, who’s snatched from Mount Olympus as a baby and raised on Earth without knowledge of his godly origins.
Tarzan (1999)
Directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima, it follows a man who was raised by gorillas, looking for where he truly belongs. It stars the likes of Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Brian Blessed, and Glenn Close.
Pocahontas (1995)
Pocahontas is about a Native American woman who befriends English settler John Smith and strives to bring peace between their two worlds.
The Little Rascals (1994)
A family comedy, The Little Rascals follows a group of kids whose club is thrown into chaos when Alfalfa falls for Darla; they work together, despite their feud, to rebuild their go-kart and win a big race.
Matilda (1996)
A classic children’s movie, Matilda is a clever girl who grows up in a dysfunctional home and chaotic school, where she learns to survive.
The Parent Trap (1998)
Long-lost twin sisters who switch places to reunite their parents. The Parent Trap stars Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, and Natasha Richardson.
Home Alone (1990)
An iconic Christmas movie, Home Alone follows Kevin McCallister, a young boy who must outsmart two burglars after his family accidentally leaves him behind while they vacation in France.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
This time in New York, Kevin must navigate the city alone, using his wits to foil the same two burglars who once targeted him.
Jumanji (1995)
An adventurous fantasy, Jumanji stars the likes of Robin Williams, Kristen Dunst and Bonnie Hunt. The story follows a magical board game that brings the chaos and dangers of the jungle to life.
Space Jam (1996)
Bugs Bunny whisks a newly retired Michael Jordan into the Looney Tunes world, recruiting him to take on the alien Nerdlucks and their boss, Swackhammer.
Stuart Little (1999)
A fun watch for all the family. Stuart Little follows a mouse who is adapted by a new family, but life isn’t what he expected.
Babe (1995)
Babe is a comedy drama about a farm pig who wants to do the work of a sheepdog. It’s a great watch for everyone.
The Iron Giant (1999)
A young boy named Hogarth befriends a giant robot, protecting him from government forces while teaching him about kindness and choice.
A Bug’s Life (1998)
This cool animated film follows an ant inventor who rounds up a group of his own aswell as circus bugs to fight against grasshoppers who steal their food every year.
Anastasia (1997)
An amnesiac orphan may be the lost princess Anastasia while fleeing the sorcerer Rasputin.
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
An Egyptian-raised prince, Moses discovers that he is actually Hebrew and realizes he is destined to lead his people to freedom.
The Sandlot (1993)
The Sandlot is a fun movie about a new boy in town who is coached by a baseball prodigy and his team.
Casper (1995)
Casper, a friendly ghost in Whipstaff Manor, sees his quiet home disrupted when Dr. James Harvey and his daughter Kat arrive to investigate the hauntings, sparking an unexpected friendship between Casper and Kat.
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
The Mighty Ducks is about a lawyer forced to coach a losing youth hockey team, ultimately helping the misfit players – and himself – grow into true competitors.
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)
A family comedy, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid, follows a well-meaning scientist whose experiment accidentally causes his toddler to grow to gigantic proportions.
The Secret Garden (1993)
The Secret Garden is about an orphan who revives a hidden garden, healing herself and those she meets.
My Girl (1991)
My Girl is a coming-of-age film starring Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin. It follows 11-year-old Vada Sultenfuss, who becomes fixated on death while growing up in her father’s funeral home. She also spends her early-’70s summer with her best friend, Thomas.
Hook (1991)
Hook stars Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan who returns once again to Neverland after Captain Hook, played by Dustin Hoffman, kidnaps his children. Guided by Tinker Bell, portrayed by Julia Roberts, he must rediscover his childhood courage to rescue them and confront his old nemesis.
The Jungle Book (1994)
The film is adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli tales in The Jungle Book (1894) and The Second Jungle Book (1895).
Little Giants (1994)
A family sports movie, Little Giants follows a ragtag youth football team as they take on the town’s elite squad.
Richie Rich (1994)
An American children’s adventure comedy film directed by Donald Petrie. A light-hearted family comedy, Richie Rich, who is the world’s wealthiest kid, discovers that true friendship is worth more than all the money in the world.
George of the Jungle (1997)
Flubber (1997)
Dr. Dolittle (1998)
A comedy starring Eddie Murphy. He plays a doctor called John Dolittle, who has the ability to communicate with animals. But he has a hard time convincing his friends and family about it.
Beethoven (1992)
Beethoven is a fun film about a St. Bernard dog named after the famous German composer who finds a home with a suburban family.
Free Willy (1993)
Starring Jason James Richter, this heartfelt classic follows a troubled boy who risks everything to free a whale after authorities plan on killing the sea animal.
Balto (1995)
An animated adventure film. In Balto, we follow a half-wolf, half-sled dog, Balto braves the frozen frontier to deliver life-saving medicine.
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997)
A loyal crew of appliances takes on a gadget-packed journey to save their young owner. The voice actors for this film include Deanna Oliver, Timothy Stack, Roger Kabler, Eric Lloyd, and more.
Thumbelina (1994)
Thumbelina is an animated fantasy musical. It follows a tiny girl who yearns for the company of someone her own size. Her life is changed forever after she meets and falls in love with Cornelius, a fairy prince.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
From the cathedral towers, Quasimodo enters the world he’s only watched, plunging into a fiery struggle for justice in medieval Paris.
James and the Giant Peach (1996)
Produced by Tim Burton, this surreal tale follows young James as he escapes his dreary life inside a colossal peach, sailing into a world where insects become family.
The Borrowers (1997)
Tiny, crafty, and endlessly resourceful, the Borrower family must outsmart a greedy developer before he bulldozes their hidden home.
Fly Away Home (1996)
Starring Anna Paquin and Jeff Daniels, this story follows a girl who leads a flock of orphaned geese to safety.
Quest for Camelot (1998)
A determined heroine ventures into enchanted territory to protect Excalibur. This animated movie boasts a stellar cast including Pierce Brosnan, Cary Elwes, Gary Oldman, Eric Idle and more.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Robin Williams steals the show as a devoted dad masquerading as a Scottish nanny— as he hopes to reunite with his family.
The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure (1994)
When five dinosaur friends witness two thieves stealing an egg from their hideout, they decide to save the egg. Later, they plan to raise the creature that comes out of it.
A Goofy Movie (1995)
Goofy’s dad instincts clash hilariously with Max’s teen attitude on a road trip that veers between slapstick disaster and genuine father–son heart.
101 Dalmatians (1996, live-action)
Glenn Close delivers iconic villainy as Cruella de Vil, turning London into a spirited chase full of spots, schemes, and doggy heroics.
The Rugrats Movie (1998)
Tommy, Chuckie, and the diaper brigade tumble into the wilderness, stirring up big trouble and even bigger laughs in their first big-screen crawl.
Harriet the Spy (1996)
An observant 11-year-old writer-in-training has her secret notebook discovered, leading to school drama and lessons about honesty and friendship